WINTER EDITION 2025
School Holiday Activities Directory
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN
AMUSEMENTS & FUN
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full and half day supervised holiday camps
2 and 1 hour casual sessions for all ages
Professionally designed 18 hole
mini golf course located in the heart of Federation Square Gold Creek Canberra
We can be found in-between the Canberra Bird Aviary and Pulp Book Cafe.
Open 7 Days 10 00am till 4 30pm
Last tee off is 30 minutes before close
separate zone for under 8 years
endless obstacles including giant airbags and a warped wall GET READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS!
One Round of 18 holes Prices:
(15 years & under)
Open 7 days 10am till 4 30pm 5a 18 O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 0401 970 911 www minigolffedsqu com au
Next Gen Kids Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Next Gen Canberra with a range of options available for party themes and activities.
All Party Packages Include: Party host, Catering, Invitations & Decorations
Party options: Pool , Active or Tennis
Party Day’s: Entirely flexible (any day, any time that is available) Themes:
• Rainbow Dance Party • Jungle Safari
• Dinosaur • Under the Sea
Adults can relax in the club environment and catering can be prearranged or ordered directly in the Next Gen Café.
Please Email: Teagan.Kate@nextgenclubs.com.au
Book online or find out more: lavenderartstudios.com.au/school-holiday-program
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All AboArd the circus trAin
7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18 July | 10 to 11:30 am
Spark your child’s imagination this winter with our interactive school holiday program inspired by the Camel trains to steel wheels exhibition!
Kids aged 7-12 will learn how the circus travelled by rail and make their own juggling balls, hula hoops and more!
KINGS
COOKING
EDUCATION
Bookings and further details
The Q Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre 3 - 13 July 2025 theq.net.au
Wednesday 9 July, 10am and 11am
For ages 6 to 10 All materials supplied Hands-on creative workshop with artist and writer, Ronojoy Ghosh
EVENTS
MEGAfauna: Look-Alike
1 – 31 July 2025 | 8.30 am – 5pm | Free
Get ready for adventure as you come face to face with giant creatures from the past!
Encounter massive megafauna that once roamed Australia and discover the megaflora that they ate.
Compare living relatives to extinct megafauna, investigate fossil evidence and delve into the past as you follow the MEGAfauna Look-Alike trail.
MEGAfauna is a fully accessible event.
visit.anbg.gov.au
A day familyoffun!
Save the date for the coolest event of the year! Join us for a day of wonder, creativity and exploration. Cosy up and get crafty, explore the Gallery spaces, chill out to live music and enjoy a day of activities for the whole family.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 6 July 10.00am – 2.00pm Free
Bookings 02 6102 7070 | bookings@npg.gov.au | portrait.gov.au/calendar | Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm
• play-based educational program
• children gain independence and develop social skills in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment
• we focus on warm reciprocal relationships
• play and learn in a rich, vibrant learning community
• bright airy classrooms and a beautiful natural garden
• only 22 children per session - Mon/Tue/Wed OR Thu/Fri
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Managed by CSIRO on behalf of NASA’s Deep Space Network
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 2025
Winter Family Space
Open daily from Saturday 5 July until Sunday 20 July
10.00am – 5.00pm Free
Drop into the Winter Family Space these school holidays for free creative activities inspired by artist Thom Roberts and his exhibition, The Immersive World of Thom Roberts
Portrait Play
Monday 7 until Friday 18 July
10.30–11.30am
$7 per child, bookings essential
Explore portraits currently on display as we look, chat, craft and create on our adventure through the galleries. For children aged 4 to 8. Remember to bring your grown up with you! All materials provided. Some sessions are Auslan-interpreted.
Winter Family Space, Portrait Play and Explore, Move, Make programs are made possible through the generosity of Tim Fairfax AC.
Explore, Move, Make
Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July
11.00am – 12.00pm, 1.00–2.00pm, 3.00–4.00pm Free
Explore, move, make at the Gallery these school holidays. Join us as we explore stories, practice mindful movement and make meaningful creations. For children aged 4 to 10 to enjoy with their grown up. All materials provided.
Relaxed Afternoon
Sunday 13 July
3.00–5.00pm Free
Explore the Gallery at a quiet time of day. We welcome anyone of any age who would benefit from a more relaxed gallery experience. We’ll have quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Drawn In
Sunday 20 July
1.00–3.00pm Free
Drop in and draw while listening to live music by local musicians. All materials provided, for all ages and abilities.
Bookings 02 6102 7070 | bookings@npg.gov.au | portrait.gov.au/calendar | Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Winter School Holiday Program
Bookings and information nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
KITE MAKING 8 Jul
Kids can get creative designing and making their own kite, and then have fun flying them!
BOTANICAL GEL PRINTS 9 & 10 Jul
Have fun setting up your gel plate and choosing materials to create stunning prints. Get creative while learning about plants and their textures.
NATURE PLAY 11 Jul
Children aged 18 mths - 5 yrs can unleash their creativity and discover the magic of connecting with nature on this exploratory hands-on experience.
5+ yrs
$15
8+ yrs
$20
1-5 yrs
$15
FAMILY ORIENTEERING 5 - 20 Jul Drop in Families
Collect clues and a map and go on a letter search throughout the forests and gardens.
MUSIC
LUMINESCENCE
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2025 HOLIDAY PROGRAM
$5
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7 - 11 July Barton ACT 2600 9am – 3pm daily (Monday - Friday) Supervision available 8 30am – 5 00pm luminescence org au LEARN MORE
Skate ‘n’ Scoot:
Bring your wheels along to develop and explore new skills in a fun and guided environment.
Multi-Sport Program:
Play different sports, such as soccer, basketball, tennis, group games, and much more!
Hip Hop Dance:
A heap of fun for all ages and abilities, with lots of different routines, dances, and games!
Playbase is located at Namadgi School, O’Halloran Cct, Kambah
These holidays: Times: Pricing:
7 - 21 July 2025 (excluding weekends)
8am-12.30pm (or full day: 8am-6pm)
$70 for the morning sports session or $115 for a full day (includes excursion/activity). Childcare Subsidy Available.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Inspired by our new exhibition Mr Squiggle and Friends, these school holidays you can discover the magical world of puppetry in a range of creative workshops. Step inside the Shadow House tent and discover the world of shadow puppets or join us for puppet-making workshops and performances.
Puppet workshops from 9 July. For session times visit nma.gov.au/families Spaces limited. Book now.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
W i n t e r V a c a t i o n P r o g r a m
D&D style diceplay, and Live Action Role Playing (LARP)
7th - 18th July
8:30am - 6:00pm
Ages 7+
Choose your Adventure… Fantasy, History, Legend, Martial Arts, Literature.
Children & Teens aged 7 to 15 play a character in a collaborative tale; experience a unique blend of storytelling, D&D style diceplay, and Live Action Role Playing (LARP) physical games.
Child Care Subsidy Approved
View the Vala Program
Buy a Ticket on Eventbrite
Dates: Monday 7th – Friday 11th July 2025 Monday 14th – Friday 18th July 2025 Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs
Program open to children in Kindergarten to Year 6
If you’re looking for an action - packed program with: E xperienced S taff , C oaching S essions , E xtensiv e F acilitie s , D aily E xcursions & Major A ctivities , G reat Value & Unique H oliday F un - Child Care Subsidy Fee Reductions Available Now is the time to try Kids Biz! Visit us online for more information or get in touch!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Activities:
Art & craft, board games, construction, group games, music, play equipment, and more!
FUN Excursions:
Movies, Ninja Park, Inflatable World, Flip Out, Bowling, KIDZplore, iPlay, Tidbinbilla, and more!
7 - 21 July (excluding weekends)
Sports Programs:
The Multi-Sports Program, Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance - skills, thrills and fun!
8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm)
$115/day (includes excursion) OR $70/half day (morning or afternoon). Childcare Subsidy Available.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE
NO EXPERIENCE
Never ridden before or Beginner Riders.
EXPERIENCED
GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs
Week 1 - 7-10th July
Week 2 - 14-17th July
AGE: 6 - 16 Years
TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm (*enquire about late pick-up.)
COST
1day program - $195 4 day program - $625 BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon tea
ACTIVEGAMERS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
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FEATURES:
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Fully catered, full day program
Child care subsidy applies
office@canberracity.org.au (02) 6251 1131
Canberra City Gymnastics Club canberracitygymnastics.com.au
Holiday Program
8:30am-5:30pm
07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 14/04/2025 - 18/04/2025
$90 (1 day)
$176 (2 days)
$255 (3 days)
$332 (4 days) $80/day (5+ days)
Gymnastics Circuits, Games, Free-time, Crafts, Movie/TV Show and lots more..
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics Programs for Girls and Boys aged 4 and over, regardless of skill and ability. The children will be challenged by learning new and exciting Gymnastics skills, as well as games and group activities in our fully equipped, purpose designed training centre. Just bring your own drink bottle and have FUN! BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
School Holiday
July 2025
Timetable
8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th and 17th July
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Closed Public Holidays
From 10am - 11.30am
SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI: 9AM - 3PM PHONE: 62963331 25 Gartside St Wanniassa
$30 per session gymclub@southerncanberra.net www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au
SPORTS - MOUNTAIN BIKING
Sports coaching, free play session , prizes , daily excursions & games make each day an action - packed adventure! Monday 7th –
Multiple great clinics to choose from: AFL Basketball Dance Soccer Tennis
Choose a favourite or try something new every day!
Our experienced & enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience. We provide:
• a supportive, fun environment
• extensive facilities & options
• encouragement for activ e play
• excellent value for money
SPORTS - TENNIS
Tennis World Canberra
Tennis camps are run during all four school holiday periods.
Players experience full days of fun and engaging activities.
+ Full Day Sessions, 9am - 3pm
+ 5+ year olds
+ Red, Orange and Green Ball
+ Yellow Ball enquires welome - invite only
+ $75 per day
TENNIS WORLD CANBERRA 1300 836 647 - tennisworld.net.au
